Over the past year staff from the Special Collections Division have been putting together posts highlighting ‘Inspiring Illustrations’ of material in our collections. Representing the Photographic Collection, I chose…
Amongst our holdings is the extensive archive of Gillespie and Scott, a firm of local architects active in St Andrews since 1876. The founding partner, James Gillespie, died in 1914, […]
We resume our posts with good news! We are delighted to announce that Kirsty Lee has been awarded the prestigious Patrick Cadell Bursary. Kirsty is our Archives Assistant who is […]
Hi all, this is a quick note to let all our readers know that Echoes from the Vault will be on hold for a few weeks. This is because our […]
At its core the reproduction of the printed word is usually a process which is based on relief printing. Historically (as things are now different), a cast piece of type […]
Since my return to this country, in January 1773, I have continued with aſſiduity my obſervations upon Mount Veſuvius, and the many ancient Volcanick productions in this Neighborhood. This week’s […]